Carnet Santé. An independent reference to French healthcare
Section 03 · 4 entries

Records & Data

The carte Vitale, the digital record, and who can see your data.

What the Carte Vitale Actually Does Lead entry

What the Carte Vitale Actually Does

It is a payment rail, not a medical record. The chip holds almost nothing.

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The Electronic Health Record: Promise and Friction

Building one national record per patient is harder than it sounds — France has tried for years.

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Mon Espace Santé: The Record Goes Digital

An opt-out digital health space for every resident — and the slow fight for adoption.

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Who Can See Your Health Data

The consent rules that decide which professional opens which file.

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